Early literacy

Browser’s Early Literacy Tips – September 2014 – Writing 1. Writing contributes to your child’s reading skills, as both are ways to represent spoken words and to communicate. Seeing and writing print helps children understand that writing has meaning and more »

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Early Literacy Tips from Browser Songs & rhymes help develop early literacy skills by breaking words down into smaller parts so that children can hear these parts and pay attention to the rhythm of language. Music can slow down more »

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July Early Literacy Tips from Browser: Week one: Talking is very important for early literacy development. Talking helps children understand words and concepts and helps the to build a large vocabulary. Children learn about language by listening to and talking more »

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Here are June’s Early Literacy Tips about playing: Playing games helps your child build comprehension skills early, even with the youngest of children. For example, give everything a name and take turns guessing. Say, “Where’s your nose?” and then, “Where’s more »

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Learning to read begins before children start school. Help your children develop early literacy skills now; this makes it easier for children to learn to read once they begin school. Parents are their child’s first and best teacher. This workshop more »

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Join us as we celebrate Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) birthday at the Union Township Branch on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:45pm. We will read stories, sing songs and do a fun craft that is all ‘Seussical”! This program is for more »

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During March, our library is highlighting early literacy by offering family programs and workshops. Christine Wick, Library Director, explains why early literacy is vital, “Studies show that developing pre-literacy skills is vital to success in learning how to read. Developing more »

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Bundle up and join us for our family night story time that’s all about hats and mittens! Wear your pajamas and bring the whole family to the Union Township Branch on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6:45 pm. Listen to stories, more »

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What do dust bunnies and a grumpy fish have in common? Well, quite a lot actually. They are both characters in children’s picture books. They rhyme and they make reading fun. rhyming dust bunnies, by Jan Thomas is about four more »

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In celebrating National Picture Book Month, I have to start with my favorite picture book so far for 2013, Lucky Ducklings by Eva Moore, illustrated by Nancy Carpenter. A new book that feels like a classic (especially in its homage more »